Going Blind implications

[Ricardito]

Very hard to take courage and write something about this subject but I came pretty close to going blind last January and now the condition/disease has somehow improved so I was told.
As some on this forum members would know I have been battling a pretty much unknown condition of bilateral oadema (swelling with fluid and stiffening of muscles) for three years amidst my wife battles with cancer for whom I cared for in the last years as she battled cancer for the fourth time this last one was very very serious and painful bone cancer she was to die November 2009 yet after an amazing and successful operation she appears to have beaten the odds and I have cared for her in the last two years. Now looks it is my turn to battle the evils though I am not sure what I am battling against nor the doctors know it either. Anyway antidepressants are not the answers and they know it yet I may go blind sometime in the near future from now and I am scared of my wife precarious condition my 16th y/o autistic boy for whom up to now have been the linchpin of this entire household.
I am scared very scared of the future unknown prospects I do not wish to become an additional burden to everyone around me.

[fubar]

not much to say to that other than best of luck

[Ironwood]

I wish you and your family all the best Ricardito.

[Scott]

As usual in these cases, it's hard to write down something meaningful which would help or guide you through an already difficult time. Other than to say I think everyone who reads your story would be thinking of you.

-Scott.

[kevjed]

Have faith in your ability to adapt. Be strong and deal with things one step at a time.
You have been strong in the past and you will adapt to deal with these additional trials. It is hard. My heart and best wishes go out to you and your family.
All the best
Kevin

[specialist]

Damn, there is always someone worse off. I am so sorry to hear of your trials, all I can do is reiterate what Kevin said: Have faith in your ability to adapt. Be strong and deal with things one step at a time. I am sure that you will be able to face this with the same strength that you have for your wifes illness.

Thinking of you and your family

Robert and family.

[Foo]

I echo everyone elses thoughts for you and your family.

Gary

[Ricardito]

Thanks everyone for your wishes and thoughts
I have seen few specialists in the last few days and there is hope of eyesight recovery and as a last resort a corneal transplant may be on the cards so for me is a matter of wait for treatments and trial runs and hopefully the end results would be positive. In the past years I /we had more than our share of pain as you can understand but sometimes one needs to vent them perhaps I should not have expressed my feelings here in this way but this is what I do now a handyman and carrying out some woodwork.

[Foo]

You are better too talk about these things than keep it bottled up and become depressed!

You just never know what others have gone through and may be able to offer you support or a place to look for help, so don't apologize for doing so! :no:

[artme]

You have certainly been through the mill mate! All I can sa is hang in there. Thinking of you and the family.:):):)

Foo has offered great advice. Don't bottle things up!!

[munruben]

I agree, its better to let off a bit of steam now and again and share some of our problems with others. Wish you all the best for the future.

[Ricardito]

Thank you guys.
It is encouraging to know that someone has heard my messages eveb if it is only for a few seconds but not ignored. I do not want to think to far ahead just carry out my home reno makes me feel useful even when I do feed my neighbour's cat upstairs makes me feel good just starring at the cats eyes makes me happy.
Simple things in life I just love even when there is not monetary return Who cares!
My wife goes for a medical check up at Monash Cancer Centre nearly after a year of surviving bone cancer lets keep fingers crossed a nothing has changed she is an amazing story and even the professors cannot believe it she is my example and I desperately try to emulate her eternal optimism and composure facing the demons.
Thank you again guys

[Ricardito]

I've got kind of mixed news hopefully better as I was put on a queue for a corneal transplant if anything happens I'll be on the systems in The Eye and Ear Hospital. I was told that better to be prepared rather than wait till it happens then it may be irreversible so have your eyes checked should be everyone's priorities after 50 just like prostate for men and breast for women.

[Foo]

That is a bit more hope than you had earlier! :2tsup:

[Ricardito]

That is a bit more hope than you had earlier! :2tsup:
True Foo

[munruben]

I've got kind of mixed news hopefully better as I was put on a queue for a corneal transplant if anything happens I'll be on the systems in The Eye and Ear Hospital. I was told that better to be prepared rather than wait till it happens then it may be irreversible so have your eyes checked should be everyone's priorities after 50 just like prostate for men and breast for women.At least its promising news and gives you hope to cling to. We all take so many precious things for granted and of course sight is one of them. I have full sight in only one eye and about 10% in the other but having been like that since birth, haven't known any difference. What you never had, you never miss eh. Good luck. and keep us informed of your progress.